Brian Johnston
Travel writer
Brian Johnston seemed destined to become a travel writer: he is an Irishman born in Nigeria and raised in Switzerland, who has lived in Britain and China and now calls Australia home.
How to pick the right tour (in 10 easy steps)
Travelling in a group frees you up to focus on having a good time rather than juggling tickets and booking accommodation.
- by Brian Johnston
A new Queen takes to the seas, but cruise line pulls out of Australia
There’s good news and bad news for Australians who appreciate Cunard, the cruise line that operates the Queens of the sea.
- by Brian Johnston and Julietta Jameson
The cruise industry’s Asia boom will have (delicious) benefits
The focus of cruise energy has long been on North America and Europe. Prepare for a change as Asia takes to the seas.
- by Brian Johnston
The food that tastes best (and worst) on board planes
We could improve our enjoyment of airline meals by making wiser choices about what to eat when the trolley comes around.
- by Brian Johnston
This collection of buildings is the heart of NYC. Don’t miss these highlights
Manhattan’s Rockefeller Center is the pulsating, art deco heart of the city that never sleeps.
- by Brian Johnston
Opinion
Tips & advice
My first trip to Malta was a disaster, and I wouldn’t change a thing
Learn to appreciate your travel troubles and the unexpected: that’s what you’ll remember long after everything else is forgotten.
- by Brian Johnston
Nudity and death stares: 10 things we’ll never understand about Germany
Germany has a lot going for it as a travel destination, but some of its cultural habits will make travellers scratch their heads in bemusement.
- by Brian Johnston
Why there’s no such thing as a bad cruise (just bad choices)
If you’re disappointed that your cruise ship has been too raucous, quiet, cultured or too full of children, then it’s unfair to blame it on the cruise line.
- by Brian Johnston
If you love roast pork, this is the best place in the world
Its aroma fills an entire neighbourhood. People come from far away, battling notorious traffic, for a whiff. Or a bite. Or a whole pig.
- by Brian Johnston
Ten of the world’s best towns to revitalise yourself in
Want to feel fit and fantastic while travelling the world? Take a sightseeing break at these top wellness towns, and pep up your body and soul.
- by Brian Johnston